India’s GDP growth under Modi govt fetched it global fame, but why did it leave the desi electorate unimpressed?

Despite an 8.2% economic growth in 2023-24, India’s incumbent government didn't gain the expected electoral advantage due to a jobs crisis. While GDP rebounded swiftly post-Covid, formal job growth lagged. A rise in self-employment highlights insufficient job opportunities, reflecting the weak link between GDP growth and quality employment. In poorer regions like eastern UP, north Karnataka, and east Maharashtra, stagnant incomes and inflation further worsened living standards.
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